Professionals
Practice Areas
Technologies
- Aerospace & Aeronautics
- Automotive Technology
- Electrical Engineering & Electronics
- Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
- State of Connecticut, 2009
- US Patent and Trademark Office, 2006
Education
Western New England University School of Law, J.D., 2008
University of Illinois, B.S., Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, 1988
James Wimpe’s practice is concentrated on patent application preparation and prosecution in a wide array of mechanical and electrical technology areas, including aerospace components, power generation, heating and cooling systems, automotive systems and components, gas turbine engines, film cooling, fan drive gear systems, compressors and rotors, sealing systems for gas turbine engines, hybrid electric, packaging systems, composites manufacturing, and other mechanical engineering areas. Prior to joining Cantor Colburn in 2006, Jim acquired 15 years' engineering experience in aerospace and automotive design and in manufacturing.
Experience Highlights
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2019-present
Counsel, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2016-2018
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2009-2015
Patent Agent, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2006-2009
Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines, 2001-2005
Project Engineer, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, 1998-2000
Vehicle Quality Engineer, Honda of America Manufacturing, 1995-1997
Quality Engineer, Lockheed, 1989-1995
News
- September 9, 2019
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning Silver Sponsor of the New England Parkinson’s Ride, held on September 7, 2019, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This year more than 1,300 riders raised more than one million dollars.
- Connecticut Law TribuneJanuary 31, 2019
"Connecticut Movers: Promoting Lawyers Who've Clearly Got the Goods" highlighted the promotions of Partner James Wimpe, Alicia Hayter, and Jared Howenstine to Counsel in the January 25, 2019 the Connecticut Law Tribune article.
- September 8, 2018
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the New England Parkinson’s Ride on September 8, 2018, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, at which cyclists ride up to 100 miles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. This is Cantor Colburn's third consecutive year sending a team of cyclists and sponsoring the event.
- September 9, 2017
Cantor Colburn sponsored Team Cantor Colburn at the New England Parkinson’s Ride on September 9, 2017, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, at which cyclists ride up to 100 miles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. Team Cantor Colburn raised more than $13,000.
- June 30, 2014
Cantor Colburn LLP is a returning silver sponsor for the 4th annual Sikorsky Home Run for Heroes fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit and honor Connecticut military veterans and their families.
Events
- November 4, 2022
Cantor Colburn's Eric Baron, Nick Herrel and James Wimpe will participate in a Connecticut Invention Convention,(CIC) event, Push for Entrepreneurship on November 5, 2022, where participants will have two hours to do as many push-ups as possible with unlimited breaks.
- April 26, 2021
During the Connecticut Invention Convention, more than 500 engineers, academics, scientists, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals will judge students' inventions and inspire young minds to pursue science and engineering studies and careers.
- May 25, 2018Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Cantor Colburn attorneys and Western New England University (WNEU) Alumni Phil Colburn, Pamela Curbelo, Jim Merrick and Jim Wimpe will attend the 50th Annual WNEU Alumni Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Wilbraham in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Cantor Colburn is a long-time supporter of the tournament, which benefits the WNEU Alumni Association Golf Tournament Endowed Scholarship.
- April 28, 2018UConn Storrs Campus, Connecticut
Several Cantor Colburn attorneys will be judges at the regional and statewide Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC), competitions, including Eric Baron, who is also a CIC board member, Lynn Stewart, Dennis Jakiela, Ph.D. This year's convention will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at UConn's Storrs campus.
- August 29, 2015Bridgeport, Connecticut
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning silver sponsor for the 5th annual Sikorsky Homerun for Heroes fundraiser. The fundraiser is to honor Connecticut military veterans and their families and funds raised benefit military veterans organizations in Connecticut.
Professional Affiliations
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
Community/Civic Involvement
Member, Board of Directors, New Britain Industrial Museum